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Luci vs CoreAge Rx

An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers

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By Eli Marsden · Founding Editor
Editorially reviewed & fact-checked against primary sources · How we verify contentLast reviewed

Luci

7.1
★★★★☆3.6/5

Best for: low-cost compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, including oral pill options

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CoreAge Rx

8.3
★★★★☆4.2/5

Best for: best overall value

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Luci and CoreAge Rx are both GLP-1 Providers competing for the same patients, but they make different trade-offs on price, coverage, and what's included. In our scoring, both start around $99/mo, and CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.1 out of 10). Below we break down pricing, what each plan covers, the six-dimension score, pros and cons, and exactly who should pick which.

Pricing

Luci

As low as (intro)Compounded
$99/mo
semaglutide

'As low as $99/month' (asterisked intro/lowest rate); actual monthly cost may be higher. Oral semaglutide pill kit also offered.

As low as (intro)Compounded
$145/mo
tirzepatide

'As low as $145/month' (asterisked intro/lowest rate); actual monthly cost may be higher. Oral tirzepatide pill kit also offered.

CoreAge Rx

Injectable, monthly auto-refill (flat across all dosages)Compounded
$99/mo
semaglutide

same price at every dose

Injectable, monthly auto-refill (flat across all dosages)Compounded
$149/mo
tirzepatide

same price at every dose

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What’s included

Luci

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Included

Shipping

Included

Lab work

Not disclosed

Coaching

Not disclosed

CoreAge Rx

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Included

Shipping

Included

Lab work

Not disclosed

Coaching

Not disclosed

Score breakdown

Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.

Luci

7.1/10

Overall

CoreAge Rx

8.3/10

Value25%

6.5A
vs
B
8.5

Effectiveness25%

8.0A
vs
B
8.5

User Experience15%

7.5A
vs
B
8.5

Trust & Safety15%

6.8A
vs
B
7.8

Accessibility10%

5.5A
vs
B
8.0

Support10%

7.4A
vs
B
8.4

Features & Coverage

FeatureLuciCoreAge Rx
Starting Price$99/mo$99/mo
Features✓8 features6 features
States AvailableNot disclosed50
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name——
FSA/HSA Accepted——
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About Luci

Luci is a budget-focused GLP-1 telehealth platform offering compounded medications with upfront pricing: compounded semaglutide as low as $99/month and compounded tirzepatide as low as $145/month, plus oral semaglutide and tirzepatide pill kits. Care is delivered through DrTelx, an independent US telehealth medical group, after a short questionnaire and provider review, with ongoing support. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved for weight loss; Luci serves only select U.S. states (the full list is not published) and the pharmacy is not named.

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About CoreAge Rx

CoreAge Rx offers LegitScript-certified compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with free 2-day shipping to all 50 states. Backed by licensed physicians and 24/7 support, it delivers the most competitive pricing in the compounded GLP-1 space.

Read our full CoreAge Rx review →

Pros & Cons

Luci

What we like

  • Budget-friendly compounded GLP-1 pricing (compounded semaglutide as low as $99/month, tirzepatide as low as $145/month)
  • Multiple formats: compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections plus oral semaglutide and tirzepatide pill kits
  • Upfront pricing with no insurance required and a fast 3-minute questionnaire to start
  • Care delivered through DrTelx, an independent US telehealth medical group, with ongoing support and dose optimization
  • HIPAA-compliant platform with a large self-reported member base (50,000+)

Watch-outs

  • Compounded medications are not FDA-approved for weight loss (the site discloses this) — not brand Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, or Mounjaro
  • Available only in select U.S. states, and the full state list is not published
  • The compounding pharmacy partner is not named
  • Headline prices are 'as low as' rates (asterisked) — your actual monthly cost may be higher
  • No LegitScript certification displayed; marketing leans heavily on testimonials

CoreAge Rx

What we like

  • LegitScript certified — rigorous pharmacy standards
  • Free 2-day shipping nationwide
  • Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
  • Lowest per-month pricing in the compounded segment
  • 24/7 support team
  • All 50 states covered

Watch-outs

  • Compounded only — no brand-name Ozempic or Wegovy
  • Newer brand with fewer independent reviews than legacy players

Our Verdict

Winner: CoreAge Rx

CoreAge Rx edges out Luci with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. Luci remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for low-cost compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, including oral pill options.

Choose Luci if…

You want low-cost compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, including oral pill options and a starting price around $99/mo.

Choose CoreAge Rx if…

You want best overall value and a starting price around $99/mo.

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Luci vs CoreAge Rx: FAQ

Luci and CoreAge Rx have the same lowest ongoing monthly price of $99/mo, so price alone won't separate them — compare what each plan includes instead.
CoreAge Rx scores higher overall at 8.3/10 versus 7.1/10, and is particularly strong for best overall value. That said, Luci is a better fit if you want low-cost compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, including oral pill options.
CoreAge Rx lists availability in 50 states, while Luci's state list is not publicly listed.
CoreAge Rx is an affiliate partner (we may earn a commission on sign-ups through our links); Luci is not. Either way, we rank providers editorially with the same scoring framework and disclose every partnership — being a partner does not buy a higher score.
Luci and CoreAge Rx list the same lowest price for Semaglutide: $99/mo.

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